swamp
US /swɑːmp/
UK /swɑːmp/
1.
pântano, charneca
an area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
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The explorers had to trek through a dense swamp.
Os exploradores tiveram que atravessar um pântano denso.
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Many unique species of plants and animals thrive in the swamp ecosystem.
Muitas espécies únicas de plantas e animais prosperam no ecossistema do pântano.
1.
sobrecarregar, inundar
overwhelm (someone) with an excessive amount of something.
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The small team was swamped with work after the new project started.
A pequena equipe foi sobrecarregada de trabalho após o início do novo projeto.
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Heavy rains can swamp the low-lying areas.
Chuvas fortes podem inundar as áreas baixas.